Coursework

Year One – Exploration and fundamentals

The first year in the M.F.A. Acting program is one of exploration and the establishment of profession fundamentals.

During the first term of residence, students take T500 Research Methods and Materials, studying the principles of scholarly investigation, strategies of production research and criticism, and analysis of the drama in production.

Other components of the Year One curriculum:

Fall Semester

T700 Independent Study (1.5 cr) Preparation for Teaching

T 510 Movement (3 cr) Preparing the Vessel

T521 Acting Technique (3 cr) Methodology and Technique

T525 Voice for the M.F.A. I (3 cr) Berry, Rodenberg, and Linklater Techniques

Spring Semester

T511 Movement I (3 cr) Preparing the Vessel

T522 Acting Technique II (3 cr) Methodology and Technique

T535 Voice for the M.F.A. II (3 cr) Further Technique/Intro to High Comedy